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After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’

After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’

It's often said, you can’t keep a good man down. It’s true for Jimmy Barnes. The legendary Cold Chisel frontman has been down, way down, and he’s back on top of the world. Barnes’ latest album, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 13, 2019
After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’

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After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’

It's often said, you can’t keep a good man down. It’s true for Jimmy Barnes. The legendary Cold Chisel frontman has been down, way down, and he’s back on top of the world. Barnes’ latest album, the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 13, 2019
Jimmy Barnes tops the ARIA Albums chart to claim new solo record

Jimmy Barnes tops the ARIA Albums chart to claim new solo record

Barnes has officially topped the albums chart 12 times as a solo artist.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 8, 2019
Jimmy Barnes tops the ARIA Albums chart to claim new solo record

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Jimmy Barnes tops the ARIA Albums chart to claim new solo record

Barnes has officially topped the albums chart 12 times as a solo artist.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 8, 2019
Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Tributes are flowing for founding RAM editor Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism who championed the likes of Radio Birdman, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil and brought rock…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2018
Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

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Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, John O'Donnell & More Remember RAM Founding Editor Anthony O’Grady

Tributes are flowing for founding RAM editor Anthony O’Grady, a towering figure in Australian music journalism who championed the likes of Radio Birdman, Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil and brought rock…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 21, 2018
Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl

Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl

Swingshift was Cold Chisel’s first #1 record and is often cited as one of the definitive Australian live albums.

By Music Network - Oct 10, 2018
Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl

News

Cold Chisel’s double live Swingshift back on vinyl

Swingshift was Cold Chisel’s first #1 record and is often cited as one of the definitive Australian live albums.

By Music Network - Oct 10, 2018
Simple Minds & Birds of Tokyo to play Newcastle 500

Simple Minds & Birds of Tokyo to play Newcastle 500

“We’ll be playing songs from throughout our extensive catalogue, going right back to the start and bringing it all up to date.”

By Unknown Author - Oct 5, 2018
Simple Minds & Birds of Tokyo to play Newcastle 500

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Simple Minds & Birds of Tokyo to play Newcastle 500

“We’ll be playing songs from throughout our extensive catalogue, going right back to the start and bringing it all up to date.”

By Unknown Author - Oct 5, 2018
Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Do the work, but don’t work too hard. Say “yes,” sometimes “no”. Jot it down. And relentlessly pursue the time to do absolutely nothing. These are just a handful of secrets to Paul Kelly’s…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

News

Paul Kelly gives songwriting masterclass, talks indigenous culture and hip-hop in Bigsound keynote

Do the work, but don’t work too hard. Say “yes,” sometimes “no”. Jot it down. And relentlessly pursue the time to do absolutely nothing. These are just a handful of secrets to Paul Kelly’s…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 5, 2018
The evergreen value of creating a perennial seller

The evergreen value of creating a perennial seller

Author Ryan Holiday wrote an excellent book called Perennial Seller which explores the value of creating something that will sell steadily over time: be it a novel, a record, a movie, or a product -…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 14, 2018
The evergreen value of creating a perennial seller

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The evergreen value of creating a perennial seller

Author Ryan Holiday wrote an excellent book called Perennial Seller which explores the value of creating something that will sell steadily over time: be it a novel, a record, a movie, or a product -…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 14, 2018
A thought experiment: the alternative Triple M

A thought experiment: the alternative Triple M

Since the '80s I can remember the same classic songs being placed on iterations of the same stations: NEW FM, which was (is?) the Newcastle equivalent of Triple M, and KO-FM which was our WS-FM.…

By Nathan Jolly - May 18, 2018
A thought experiment: the alternative Triple M

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A thought experiment: the alternative Triple M

Since the '80s I can remember the same classic songs being placed on iterations of the same stations: NEW FM, which was (is?) the Newcastle equivalent of Triple M, and KO-FM which was our WS-FM.…

By Nathan Jolly - May 18, 2018
Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

There is so much talk of charts and sales, schedules and projections in the music industry that it's sometimes pleasing to take a step back from what's happening right now, and to realise that the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

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Hits that missed: Aussie classics that never made the ARIA Top 30

There is so much talk of charts and sales, schedules and projections in the music industry that it's sometimes pleasing to take a step back from what's happening right now, and to realise that the…

By Nathan Jolly - Nov 24, 2017
Legendary Aussie producer Mark Opitz has joined ANU's School Of Music

Legendary Aussie producer Mark Opitz has joined ANU's School Of Music

Mark Opitz, the legendary Aussie producer best known for his work with bands such as Cold Chisel, INXS, AC/DC, and The Angels, is joining the Australian National University's (ANU) School Of Music as…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 23, 2017
Legendary Aussie producer Mark Opitz has joined ANU's School Of Music

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Legendary Aussie producer Mark Opitz has joined ANU's School Of Music

Mark Opitz, the legendary Aussie producer best known for his work with bands such as Cold Chisel, INXS, AC/DC, and The Angels, is joining the Australian National University's (ANU) School Of Music as…

By Tyler Jenke - Aug 23, 2017
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